Yukti Thareja: Model Turned Actress Making Waves

Yukti Thareja, born on 5 January 2000 in Karnal, Haryana, is an Indian model and actress known for her striking screen presence. She first gained attention as a contestant on MTV Supermodel of the Year in 2019, finishing fourth. Her major breakthrough came in 2021 with the T-Series music video “Lut Gaye” opposite Emraan Hashmi, which amassed over 1.1 billion YouTube views and made her a household name.

She made her film debut in the Telugu romantic comedy Rangabali (2023), playing Dr. Sahaja Reddy opposite Naga Shaurya. In 2024, she debuted in Malayalam cinema with the action thriller Marco as Maria Anna Paul opposite Unni Mukundan. The film became a major commercial success and her highest-grossing project to date.In 2025, she starred in the Telugu film K-Ramp as Mercy Joy opposite Kiran Abbavaram and appeared in the JioHotstar series Hai Junoon! along with a role in Delhi Crime Season 3. Upcoming projects include the Telugu film KJQ: King Jackie Queen (2026) as Bhargavi and an untitled Kannada film with Nikhil Kumaraswamy. With her growing presence across Telugu, Malayalam, and digital platforms, Thareja continues to expand her career steadily.

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